Preamble

In memory of Prof. Dr. Eduard Doležal, the Austrian Society for Surveying and Geoinformation in
1992 has established an award which will be presented according to the following regulations on the occasion of the Congress of the
International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, beginning with the 18th Congress in Vienna.

Prof. Dr. Eduard Doležal was born the son of a weaver on 2 March 1862 in Budwitz, Moravia, studied mathematics and
physics in Vienna and in 1889 became a teacher of mathematics at the Technical Secondary School in Sarajevo, Bosnia.
In 1905 he was offered a chair in practical geometry at the Technical University in Vienna. Three years later, in 1908,
he was elected president of the University.

As early as 1896 he wrote a paper about "The Application of Photography to Practical Measuring Tasks". On 5 May 1907
he founded the Austrian and on 4 July 1910 the International Society for Photogrammetry. He served as first president of
ISP until 1926. Doležal founded the International Archives for Photogrammetry and edited the first six volumes (1908 - 1923).
He also organized the first International Congress for Photogrammetry (24 to 26 September 1913) in Vienna. He died,
showered with honours, on 7 July 1955 in Baden near Vienna. Those who knew Doležal also spoke highly of his social awareness,
his visions, his methodical work, all of which aimed at international cooperation. Thus it is fitting that this award,
named after the founding father of ISP(RS), should acknowledge these qualities. The Eduard Doležal Award specifically
encourages activities which in a well organized way, permanently and effectively promote photogrammetry, remote sensing
or GIS. His social awareness will be emphasized by considering only candidates from developing and reform countries.

Regulations

Article 1
The Eduard Doležal Award is a grant for furtherance, aimed to assist individuals or representatives of institutions,
from developing or reform countries, to participate in the ISPRS Congress.

Article 2
The Eduard Doležal Award consists of a certificate provided to ISPRS by the Austrian Society for Surveying and
Geoinformation, complimentary registration provided by the respective Congress organizer, and a limited travel
and expense grant from the Eduard Doležal Fund. The grant is to cover travel and residence expenses for at least
one participant to attend the Congress. In the case of short distance journeys, two grants may be awarded.

Article 3
The Austrian Society for Surveying and Geoinformation shall serve as trustee to the Eduard Doležal Fund. The
amount of grant funds available for distribution will be communicated to ISPRS Secretary General nine months
before each ISPRS Congress.

Article 4
Applications or nominations must include all the particulars noted in Article 5 and must be filed with ISPRS
Secretary General no later than seven months before the beginning of an ISPRS Congress.

Article 5
Candidates for the Eduard Doležal Award must meet the following requirements:

They shall have completed their studies in one of the branches represented by the ISPRS Commissions, with the
foundation of their education in the subjects covered by photogrammetry, remote sensing, and GIS.

They must present documentary evidence which demonstrates that they have permanently implemented a practical
application of photogrammetry, remote sensing or GIS in an efficient manner; or which documents their outstanding
success in a field that supports photogrammetry, remote sensing or GIS.

They must be citizens of a developing or reform country.

Article 6
If two Eduard Doležal Awards are granted, the winners must be of different citizenships.

Article 7
The jury for the Eduard Doležal Award shall consist of:

The President of ISPRS (head of jury).

The Secretary General of ISPRS.

The President of the Austrian Society for Surveying and Geoinformation or its delegate to the ISPRS General Assembly.

A representative of the United Nations.

The jury shall decide no later than five months before the beginning of an ISPRS Congress. Decisions will be made by a
majority. In the case of a tie, the head of jury casts the deciding vote.

Article 8
The Eduard Doležal Award will be granted on the occasion of the ISPRS Congress by the President of ISPRS jointly with
the delegate of the Austrian Society for Surveying and Geoinformation. The founding of ISPRS by Prof.Dr.mult. Eduard
Doležal shall be called to mind during presentation of the Award.